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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.43, 1,851.64 and 368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.43, 1,851.64 and 368.74 is: 553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.43 : 1,851.64 = 368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.43/1,851.64 = 368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.43x = 1,851.64 × 368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.43x = 682,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,773.73/1,234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.11

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